Suffering residents have demanded the resignation of the Minister of Environment and Water Alexandra Moreira, protesting in the La Paz’s city center.

Speaking from the National Fund for Regional Development, where operations are based, President Morales asked that people avoid politicizing the problem and blamed some leaders and politicians for affecting water operations.

Benigno Siñani, President of the Federation of Town Councils of El Alto, called on the government to administer the Public Social Enterprise for Water and Sanitation (Epsas).

The ally of Soledad Chapetón also warned Morales that if he did not resolve the conflict, he would be expelled from the country.

The cooperatives of Santa Cruz offered to send water to La Paz without any restrictions. However, the government denied the offer.

“We are willing to ship from Santa Cruz, but we need the logistical support of the government with tankers and tanks,” said Victor Ortuño, president of the Federation of Department of Water and Sewerage Cooperatives of Santa Cruz (Fedecass).

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